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What is the best synonym for cease?
cease
- break off.
- desist.
- discontinue.
- fail.
- halt.
- quit.
- refrain.
- terminate.
What is the name for a cease fire?
Synonyms for cease-fire. armistice, truce.
How do you use ceased?
cease to do something You never cease to amaze me! cease something They voted to cease strike action immediately. He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting)….cease.
| present simple I / you / we / they cease | /siːs/ /siːs/ |
|---|---|
| past participle ceased | /siːst/ /siːst/ |
| -ing form ceasing | /ˈsiːsɪŋ/ /ˈsiːsɪŋ/ |
How do you use cessation in a sentence?
Cessation in a Sentence 🔉
- The arrival of several police cruisers brought a quick cessation to the gang fight.
- Because of the cessation of outdoor privileges after the riot, the prisoners have been stuck in their cells for twenty-two hours a day.
What is the another word for stop?
What is another word for stop?
| end | halt |
|---|---|
| call a halt to | cease |
| interrupt | bring to a standstill |
| adjourn | conclude |
| curb | desist |
What is the synonym of discontinue?
Some common synonyms of discontinue are cease, desist, quit, and stop. While all these words mean “to suspend or cause to suspend activity,” discontinue applies to the stopping of an accustomed activity or practice.
What is the word for a cease fire between nations?
An armistice is a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting. An armistice is also different from a truce or ceasefire, which refer to a temporary cessation of hostilities for an agreed limited time or within a limited area. A truce may be needed in order to negotiate an armistice.